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Aerobatics Pilot Marianne Fox Killed in Runway Overrun at St. Augustine

The NTSB and FAA are investigating the accident, which happened March 2 in Florida.

Marianne Fox and International Aerobatic Club president Jim Bourke at Akrofest in 2020. [Courtesy: IAC]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Aerobatic pilot Marianne Fox died after her aircraft developed engine trouble and crashed during an emergency landing attempt at Northeast Florida Regional Airport.
  • Flying in formation, Fox declared an emergency, but her aircraft overshot the runway and landed upside down in a swamp; she was extracted alive but later succumbed to her injuries.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA are investigating the fatal accident.
  • Fox was an accomplished aerobatic competitor, winning a regional series in 2021, and was highly regarded for her inspiring enthusiasm for aviation.
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The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are investigating the accident that took the life of aerobatic pilot competitor Marianne Fox on Wednesday.

“Adventurous, charming, intelligent and caring, Marianne inspired those around her.”

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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